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Secretary Antony Blinken

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Husband, dad, (very) amateur guitarist, and the 71st Secretary of State serving under the leadership of @POTUS Biden.

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Secretary Antony Blinken
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As I wrapped my trip to China, found a few minutes to visit a record store, talk music, and pick up a few LPs (Chinese rock and Taylor Swift). It's what I love most about music — the way it lets you connect with people and cultures wherever you go.
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I met with People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping today in Beijing. We had a substantive conversation on regional and global issues and people-to-people ties between our nations. The U.S. will continue to defend our interests and values, even as we seek to deepen…
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Even as we seek to deepen cooperation where our interests align, the U.S. is clear-eyed about the challenges posed by China and about our competing visions for the future. America will always defend our core interests and values.
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I met with Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Beijing to discuss commitments on counternarcotics cooperation to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals into the U.S.  I also raised concerns about China's human rights record. We reaffirmed our commitment to maintaining…
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I had an in-depth and substantive meeting today with People’s Republic of China Director Wang Yi. As part of our effort to responsibly manage competition, we discussed areas of difference, in addition to areas of shared interest — like counternarcotics — where we can build on…
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Our incredible team in Shanghai represents the United States in a district that is home to over 240 million people. Today, I thanked them and @USCGShanghai for the complex but vital work they do each and every day.
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Spoke with U.S. business leaders about the challenges and opportunities they face doing business here in China. I emphasized that both the U.S. and China can benefit from healthy economic competition, but that competition must be fair.
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The American and Chinese students I spoke with at @nyushanghai represent what is possible through exchanges. We seek responsible exchanges with China that would enable more Americans to study there, building connections between our peoples.
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Met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining to discuss the importance of healthy economic competition and a level playing field for U.S. workers and businesses operating in China.
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The United States is announcing a significant new package of weapons and equipment to support the brave people of Ukraine. Following Congress’ passage of new Ukraine aid, we are working to urgently meet Ukraine’s battlefield and air defense needs.
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I’m in China to make progress on issues that matter most to the American people, including curbing fentanyl trafficking. We will discuss work underway to fulfill commitments made by @POTUS and President Xi last fall, as well as the areas where we have significant disagreements.
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We welcome the UK’s announcement that they will increase defense spending to 2.5% of their GDP by 2030, in addition to sending $620 million in new military aid to Ukraine. We applaud the UK for their commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine amid Russia’s war of aggression.
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Tonight, a bipartisan majority in the Senate joined the House to answer history’s call at this critical inflection point. Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership: we stand…
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I head to Shanghai and Beijing this week for intensive face-to-face diplomacy. Our ongoing, direct engagement is vital for making progress on issues that matter most to the American people and the world.
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Sending warmest wishes to all those celebrating Passover tonight. Chag sameach.
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Standing up for freedom and human rights is the right thing to do. It is also profoundly in our national interest. Because countries that respect human rights are more likely to be peaceful, prosperous, and stable.
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Our planet's health depends on our collective action. On Earth Day, let us renew our commitment to take action at home and abroad, to turn the tide on plastic pollution and forge a path towards a cleaner, more sustainable world.
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Spoke with Israeli Minister  @gantzbe to discuss measures to support Israel’s security, a ceasefire that would allow the release of hostages, measures to increase life-saving aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and the need to prevent the spread of the conflict.
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Israeli Defense Minister @yoavgallant and I spoke today about efforts to protect Israel’s security, negotiations to release the hostages and allow more life-saving humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and measures to de-escalate regional tensions.
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At a pivotal moment for the globe, it’s vital that we work hand-in-hand with our partners like the @G7 . After wrapping meetings in Capri with my counterparts, our message is this: The G7 is more united than ever before to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.
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